A Story of Six Rivers takes a new approach to the study of rivers from the perspective of environmental history, emphasizing the inextricable links between history, culture and ecology. It offers a series of river biographies, including shorter and lesser-known rivers as well as those of great length and repute. Covering the Danube, Spree, Po, Mersey, Yukon and Los Angeles rivers, the book gives voice to each, exploring how rivers nurture us, provide cultural and economic opportunities, pose threats and inform our everyday lives.